15224 Zip Code Profile

15224 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Median household income here ($22,880) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, and mostly single. Housing prices here (average $83,600) are fairly typical for the Pittsburgh metro area.

The average family income here is $36,513/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 15224 is $29,899.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 15224 earn an average of $24,512/year. Women earn only $19,286/year.

5,112 people in 15224 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 15224? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 22.5 minutes.

The median age here is 35. There are 4,799 men and 5,342 women. The median age for men is 33 while for women the median age is 38.

To give you a sense of the community, 6,675 people (out of the 10,141 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 5,178 homes, and 395 businesses every day. 942 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

15224 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 40 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Beijing, China!) and -80 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 954 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 10,141
• White Population: 7,054
• Black Population: 2,700
• Hispanic Population: 209
• Asian Population: 446
• Hawaiian Population: 11
• Indian Population: 69
• Male Population: 4,799
• Female Population: 5,342
• Median Age: 35
• Median Age of Males: 33
• Median Age of Females: 38

• Geography

• Region: Northeast
• Division: Middle Atlantic
• State: Pennsylvania
• CSA Name: Pittsburgh-New Castle, PA
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Pittsburgh PA
• County: Allegheny
• City: Pittsburgh
• Longitude: -79.9
• Latitude: 40.5
• Elevation: 954 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 412

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 5,018
• Drive alone: 2,263
• Carpool: 626
• Public transit: 1,162
• Ride bikes or walk: 942


• Average commute time: 22.5 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 105
•    5 - 9: 635
•    10 - 14: 877
•    15 - 19: 814
•    20 - 24: 845
•    25 - 29: 387
•    30 - 34: 612
•    35 - 39: 118
•    40 - 44: 147
•    45 - 59: 258
•    60 - 89: 105
•    90 plus: 115

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $83,600
• Average Annual Household Income: $34,867
• Businesses: 273
• Employees: 7,528
• Annual Payroll: $352,880,000
• Average Family Income: $36,513
• Median Family Income: $22,880
• Average Income for Men: $24,512
• Average Income for Women: $19,286

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 14
• Congressional District Land Area: 161.0
• Sr Senator: Patrick J. Toomey (R)
• Jr Senator: Robert P., Jr. Casey (D)
• US House Representative: Michael F. Doyle (D)

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• County FIPS Code: 003
• State FIPS Code: 42

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Primary Schools

Fort Pitt El Sch

5101 Hillcrest St

Pittsburgh, PA 15224

(412) 665-2020

Woolslair El Sch

501 40th St

Pittsburgh, PA 15224

(412) 622-8800